1999 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 421 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2960 mm |
